Crucifixion with St. Dominic

Crucifixion with St. Dominic by Fra Angelico
Artist
Fra Angelico
Date
1440 - 1445
Style
Early renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Louvre
"Crucifixion with St. Dominic" by Fra Giovanni da Fiesole, known as Fra Angelico, is a compelling religious painting from the Early renaissance. This artwork depicts the crucifixion of Christ, with St. Dominic prominently featured, emphasizing the Dominican order's spiritual significance. Created as a fresco, it would have been designed for display on a Wall, allowing viewers to engage closely with its divine imagery. Fra Angelico’s masterful use of color and detail exemplifies early renaissance techniques, blending religious devotion with artistic innovation.

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